The Needham Affordable Housing Trust Fund is providing grants of up to $7,000 per household to help income-eligible senior or disabled homeowners make modest repairs and alterations to their homes for health and safety reasons. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round, subject to funding, beginning on July 15th.
Grant funding may cover a wide variety of home repairs and modifications. Applications will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible property owners proposing health and safety improvements. These grants are provided on an unsecured basis; there is no repayment required unless the grant recipient does not comply with program terms.
To be eligible, at least one household member must be aged 60 or older or have a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Household income may not be higher than 80% of the Area Median Income. In addition, the property assessment must be below the Town of Needham average assessed value for a single-family home.
Additional information including an application is available on the Town's website under the Housing Division. For questions, please contact Housing Specialist Alison Steinfeld at asteinfeld@needhamma.gov or at 781-455-7550 ext. 72220.
